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The Fly (1958)

October 9, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: This highly influential, terrifying sci-fi classic has one of the most “spine-tingling” (‘The Film Daily’) endings in horror film history! Experimental scientist Andre Delambre (David [Al] Hedison] attempts to […]

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Dawn of the Dead (2004)

October 8, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Packed with more blood, more gore, and more bone-chilling, jaw-dropping thrills, Dawn of the Dead Unrated Director’s Cut is the version too terrifying to be shown in theatres! Starring […]

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Monkey Shines

October 7, 2017by The Thorn 4 Comments

Synopsis: From writer/director George A. Romero, the man who unleashed Night of the Living Dead, comes a “terrific psychological thriller” (L.A. Weekly) that delivers a disturbing message about messing with […]

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Martin

October 5, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: From director George A. Romero comes a dynamic gothic original. Martin is a misunderstood young man who happens to be a vampire… maybe. The sun really just bothers his […]

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Film

The Crazies (1973)

October 3, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Its code name is ‘Trixie,’ an experimental government germ weapon that leaves its victims either dead or irreversibly insane. When the virus is accidentally unleashed in Evans City, Pennsylvania, […]

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Film

Night of the Living Dead (1990)

October 1, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: It’s a new night for terror… and a new dawn in horror movie-making when special-effects genius Tom Savini (creator of the spectacularly gruesome make-up in FRIDAY THE 13TH and […]

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Film

Night of the Living Dead (30th anniversary edition)

October 1, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: 30 years ago in the quiet Pennsylvania countryside, the dead began to walk. Fueled by an insatiable hunger for living human flesh, the ghouls ghastly quest inadvertently brought together […]

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Film

Wonder Woman

September 30, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes […]

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Film, Literature

Gli invasori

September 25, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Blonde giants, thirsty for blood and eager for conquest! In the long-unseen classic from legendary director/cinematographer Mario Bava, Viking hordes invade Britain in an orgy of violence, vengeance and […]

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Film

Dread and Superficiality

September 24, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: Woody Allen’s classic neurosis, humorous life philosophy, and complex relationships, are embodied in the classic comic strip “Inside Woody Allen,” syndicated daily by King Features from 1976 to 1984, […]

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Literature

Baby Driver

September 23, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: A talented, young getaway driver (Ansel Elgort) relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. When he meets the girl of his […]

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Film

Mars Attacks!

September 19, 2017by The Thorn 8 Comments

Synopsis: AWAKE, EARTHLINGS! It’s later than you think. Don’t miss this hilarious frenzy as Tim Burton (Batman, Beetlejuice) directs – and Mars Attacks! SEE! Stars that shine across the galaxy. […]

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Film

L’ostie d’chat, tome 3

September 17, 2017by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: Our two buddies with the wobbly friendship continue to struggle through everyday life. Jean-Seb still considers Natacha the love of his life, but another encounter proves revelatory to him. […]

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